A man was killed in Bacliff after being attacked by his two dogs, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office stated. The incident happened on Sunday in the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue, according to Click2Houston.
Witnesses saw a disturbing scene as several dogs attacked their owner in his front yard. Deputies arriving at the location found one dog still latched onto the victim’s arm and were forced to shoot it to stop the assault. The man was taken to HCA Clear Lake with CPR in progress, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Authorities have not released his identity, and the cause of the attack remains under investigation, as reported by KHOU.
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office stated that while deputies did not intend to harm the animal, "immediate action was necessary in attempt to protect the victim's life," as per Click2Houston. After the incident, both dogs were taken by Galveston County Animal Control. The Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit are investigating the circumstances of the event.
